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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1909

Page

17

Wall Street Faces Market Weakness and Public Service Drama

The Washington Post reports cooling stock prices influenced by speculation and an ongoing inquiry into the public service commission's handling of fast-track applications. Government and exchange officials weigh the potential impact on confidence, with debate over regulatory power and the stock exchange’s governance amid investor anxiety.

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Pensions Advice From Soldiers and Widows Editor

Readers submit questions on pensions for Civil War veterans and widows. The column explains eligibility, start dates, and rules for combining pensions, with guidance on filing, remarriage, dependent relatives, and cases of disability or deafness, citing acts of 1907 1908 and related statutes.

Ackert denies routing changes at Southern Railway

Ackert, president and general manager of the Southern Railway, yesterday dismissed reports of planned routing changes. He said there is no foundation for rumors and affirmed the loyalty and stability of the operating department and management.

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Banks and markets hinge on uncertain rate in Berlin

Paris reports weak market tone amid unsettled Near East and Balkan tensions. Berlin cheers despite bank rate rise as gold demand and Russian loan worries cloud sentiment. Paris notes lingering foreign unsettlements and French ties to Turkish revolution, with substantial French investment in Bulgaria.

Washington Post London Paris France Bulgaria

Trade Boards to Convene National Meeting At Willard

The thirtieth annual National Board of Trade session opens in this city tomorrow. Topics include the American merchant marine, diplomatic and consular services, Federal grain inspection, postal savings bank, river and harbor improvements, and uniform bills. Member bodies include New York Produce Exchange, Philadelphia Board of Trade, Scranton Board of Trade, Baltimore Chamber, Italian Chamber of Commerce New York, and American Warehousemen Association. The meeting runs Wednesday and Thursday on the top floor of the Willard with headquarters in room aR. Frank D LaLanne serves as president and William R Tucker as secretary.

National Board of Trade American Merchant Marine Diplomatic and Consular Service Federal Grain Inspection Postal Savings Bank New York Produce Exchange Philadelphia Board of Trade Scranton Board of Trade Benton Chamber of Commerce Baltimore Chamber of Commerce Nashville Tenn) Gram Exchange National Irrigation Association National Hardware Association Italian Chamber of Commerce of New York City American Warehousemens Association New Willard Frank D LaLanne Philadelphia William R ‘Tucker

Urges Study of Esperanto for Red Cross Use

May Pou Straub, delegate to the Fourth International Esperanto Congress in Dresden, recommends Esperanto be included as an elective Red Cross study. She asks support for the Fifth Congress at Chautauqua with government aid. General RM O’Rially backs Esperanto in military service as a tool for international intercourse.

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Extradition fight for Howard G Wagner after Baltimore arrest

Howard G Wagner arrested in Baltimore on a false pretenses case filed by Mrs Netta Peterson. He was arraigned before a US marshal, held on $5000 bail, and case continued to next Tuesday. He stated he would fight extradition to California or Mexico as detectives report.

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